Solo Play Beautiful, a Coming-of-Age Tale

Told through the spoken-word poetry of international artist Jozanne Marie, Beautiful is a solo play about a young girl, an island and a secret that begs to be revealed. Through parts of her life, the girl discovers hope and passion while being forced to grow up fast thanks to difficult situations. This coming-of-age story of empowerment is often harrowing, but it will stay with you long after the show is over. This is Marie's story, but it's also one that contains many universal truths.

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“[A] stunning and courageous autobiographical one-woman show … Marie’s vibrant presence onstage is proof that she survived. But more miraculous is the empathy that illuminates her portrayals of the relatives who hurt her.” -Los Angeles Times (Critic’s Choice)
“This truly is a beautiful play … each character stands out distinct and idiosyncratic. Under Geoffrey Rivas’ sensitive and precise direction, this world premiere of what started as a spoken word monologue becomes a fully realized drama … the story it tells is universal.” —Theatre Spoken Here
“Jozanne’s vulnerability as an actor while performing her own life story coupled with her passion for living her life beautifully brings out themes of forgiveness, love and resilience in this spoken word one-woman play. In addition to telling a compelling, thought-provoking story, Beautiful wonderfully exemplifies theater as a powerful tool for social change.” -LifeInLA.com